[ECOLOG-L] Introductory distance sampling workshop , La Jolla CA 12-15 July 2009

Staff from the Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling, Univ. of St. Andrews will deliver this workshop hosted by the Scripps Institute of Oceanography (SIO) this coming summer (12-15 July). The workshop instructors will be Drs. David Borchers, Len Thomas, and Tiago

[ECOLOG-L] AMAZING OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTEER ON A WILDLIFE PROJECT IN THE PERUVIAN AMAZON

AMAZING OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTEER ON A WILDLIFE PROJECT IN THE PERUVIAN AMAZON Do you care about the planet? Love rainforests? Have enthusiasm for surveying wildlife? Then don’t miss the opportunity to develop surveying and identification skills in the field of neo-tropical ecology! This could be

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate (MS) Assistantships in Mollusk Ecology

Graduate (MS) Assistantships in Mollusk Ecology University of Louisiana at Monroe Website: www.ulm.edu/biology I am looking for one, possibly two, MS students interested in invertebrate ecology, diversity, and distribution beginning August 2009. Projects include correlating land use

[ECOLOG-L] Local Extinction of introduced species

Dear Colleagues, Does anyone know some good references on Local extinction of introduced natural enemies as would apply in Biological control? Perhaps a review of the forces involved, long term effects on both pest and natural enemy populations? I working on a possible case of an insect predator

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Fwd: HOLD ON JOHN HOLDREN AND JANE LUBCHENCO

I just get such a kick out of seeing Jane Lubchenco's name there. I was so inspired by her research when I was in Biology 101 in college, thought it was so cool. How exciting that we actually have a government tapping 'real scientists' and not industry cronies!! It's a new day! Now let's just hope

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Fellowship: The Ecology of Temperate Forests in China

Postdoctoral Fellowship: The Ecology of Temperate Forests in China The Smithsonian Institution’s Center for Tropical Forest Science (CTFS), in partnership with the Chinese Forest Biodiversity Monitoring Network (CForBio), seeks a postdoctoral fellow in the ecology of temperate forests. CTFS and

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Fellowship

Biogeoscience Postdoctoral Fellowship We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow with strong background in any combination of the following areas: plant ecology, hydrology, and wildfire processes (heat transfer and combustion). The tenure is two years starting as early as June, 2009. The research

[ECOLOG-L] First announcement: Forest Landscapes and Global Change - IUFRO Landscape Ecology International Conference

First announcement: Forest Landscapes and Global Change - IUFRO Landscape Ecology International Conference, to be held on September 21-27, 2010, in Bragança, Portugal. IUFRO, the International Union of Forest Research Organizations, in cooperation with the Instituto Politécnico de Bragança

[ECOLOG-L] Early Registration Deadline: Fri, 3/20, Arthropod Genomics Symposium, Kansas City, 6/11-14/09

Frontiers in Arthropod Genomics 3rd ANNUAL ARTHROPOD GENOMICS SYMPOSIUM June 11 – 14, 2009, in Kansas City, USA www.k-state.edu/agc/symp2009 Deadline to Register at Early-Bird Rates: Friday, March 20, 2009 Other important deadlines: *Poster Abstract Submissions: Friday, May 15

[ECOLOG-L] EdD vs PhD

My name is Jayson Beugly. I am currently pursuing an EdD in science (aquatic biology and fisheries)and an opportunity to switch to a PhD has come up. I am searching for advice on the pros and cons of the PhD vs EdD. There seems to be a bit of confusion regarding place and opportunities available

[ECOLOG-L] Nevada Conservation Corps is Hiring for Summer 2009

2009 Summer Chainsaw/Trail/Restoration Team Member Description: Spend your summer working and camping outside at some of Nevada’s premier natural areas. Serve alongside international volunteers and college students from across the country while making a lasting contribution to Nevada’s natural

Re: [ECOLOG-L] EdD vs PhD

EdD is a BS degree in makeup, and is for those who want opportunities and placement. PhD is for the passionate. WT - Original Message - From: Jay Beugly jsbeu...@bsu.edu To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 11:18 AM Subject: [ECOLOG-L] EdD vs PhD My name

[ECOLOG-L] Marmot Volunteer Field Assistant Wanted

Location: White Mountains, California (near Bishop and Lone Pine) Description: Field assistant volunteer needed to work in a PhD dissertation project aimed at studying the social behavior of yellow-bellied marmots. The study examines social structure and the distribution of behavior in groups.